WWI

Question 1

Militarism

Answer 1

Glorification of a strong military.

Our military is the greatest!

Question 2

Nationalism

Answer 2

A feeling of pride & devotion to a nation.

Our country is the greatest!

Question 3

Imperialism

Answer 3

Domination by one country over another.

We r so great dont you wanna b like us!?

Question 4

Alliance Systems

Answer 4

A an agreement between nations to come to one anothers defense.
(Have each others back)

Question 5

Triple Alliance/Central Powers

Answer 5

Germany, Austria-Hungary & Italy

Question 6

The Allies/Triple Entente

Answer 6

Britain, France, & Russia

Question 7

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

Answer 7

Declaration by Germany that they would attack all ships, including merchant and passenger ships. (Jan. 1917) It was one of the reasons USA went into WWI.

Question 8

Total War

Answer 8

A total war is one in which the entire resources and population of a nation are used to fight the War. (Also involves targeting the entire population of the enemy, not just military).

Question 9

Armistice

Answer 9

Agreement to end fighting in a war. (Nov. 1918 WWI, Germany loses)

Question 10

Woodrow Wilson

Answer 10

US President during WWI.
Created the 14 points that eventually led to the creation of the League of Nations.
He tried very hard to stay neutral & out of the war.

Question 11

Zimmerman Note

Answer 11

Telegram sent by Germans to encourage a Mexican attack against the United States. Intercepted by the US in 1917. In exchange for the attack,Germans promised to give Mexico back the states of Texas, AZ & NM. Drew USA into WWI.

Question 12

Lusitania

Answer 12

A British cruise-liner sunk by the Germans (American’s died & drew USA into WWI.)

Question 13

14 Points

Answer 13

A list of terms for resolving the WWI by President Wilson 1918. Included:
Freedom of the Seas 
Free Trade
Large scale reduction of Arms
End to secret treaties
Self Determination

Question 14

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 14

Treaty signed by Germany to hold Germany solely to blame for the WWI.
The treaty 1)stripped Germany of all Army, Navy, Air-force. 2) Germany had to pay for all war damages 3) Germany had to acknowledge guilt for causing WWI 4) Germany could not manufacture any weapons.

Question 15

League of Nations

Answer 15

Nations agreed to negotiate disputes rather than resort to war (1919). (United States refused to join)

Question 16

Self-Determination

Answer 16

Right of people to choose their own form of government. (A principle included in Woodrow Wilsons 14 Points)

Question 17

Schlieffen Plan

Answer 17

A German plan to quickly defeat French (western front) and then defeat Russians (eastern front) before they had time to mobilize fully. The plan failed & ultimately led to Germany’s surrender.

Question 18

What were the three forces at work in Europe that helped set the stage for war?

Answer 18

Militarism
Imperialism
Nationalism

Question 19

Who were the members of the Triple Alliance?

Answer 19

Germany, Austria/Hungary & Italy

Question 20

Who were the members of the Triple Entente?

Answer 20

Britain, France, & Russia

Question 21

What single event set in motion that start of WWI?

Answer 21

The assassination of Duke Franz Ferdinand, and his wife by a Serbian terrorist.

Question 22

Why did Great Britain enter the war?

Answer 22

Outraged by Germany invading Belgium (& were an ally of France)

Question 23

Why did Russia enter the war?

Answer 23

Wanted to defend Serbia (ally of France & England)

Question 24

Why did a stalemate develop on the Western Front?

Answer 24

France & Germany’s armies had similar amounts of ammunition and strength (usd trench warfare) Neither side was able to defeat the other. (Cats game)

Question 25

What factors helped prompt the United States to join the war for the Allies?

Answer 25

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Sinking of the Lusitania
Zimmerman Note

Question 26

What was the goal of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

Answer 26

To end WWI & future wars

Question 27

What was the “war guilt” clause in the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 27

A clause in the Treaty of Versailles by which Germany was responsible for WWI.

Question 28

Why did the United States reject the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 28

USA did not want to be involved in the League of Nations for fear that we would become responsible for defending countries in Europe & did not want its foreign policy decided by another body.

Question 29

How did nationalism, imperialism, and militarism help set the stage for WWI?

Answer 29

Countries all thinking they & their military are the greatest & want to take over other lands.
(strut their stuff)

Question 30

Where was the Western Front?

Answer 30

WWI battle line between of France & Germany. (used trench warfare).

Question 31

Where was the Eastern Front?

Answer 31

WWI battle line between Russia & Germany.

Question 32

What countries made up the Big Three?

Answer 32

USA, Great Britain, & France

Question 33

In what ways was WWI a total war?

Answer 33

All resources were devoted to the war. 
Drafts in place
Women working
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Killing/targeting civilian populations
All $ goes to pay for the war

Question 34

What was the purpose of the League of Nations?

Answer 34

To keep peace. Members (countries) would promise to respect each others’ rights and settle their differences talking & not thru fighting a war.

Question 35

Alliances In Depth…

Answer 35

When Austria-Hungry declared war on Serbia the Russians had to honor their alliance with Serbia.
The Germans had to honor their alliance with Austria-Hungry.
France had to back up Russia via an alliance.
When the Germans invaded Belgium (a neutral French country) Britain honored their alliance with France.